(Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Curtis Walsh)

(Rochester Township, PA) The Rochester School Board met tonight to vote on a variety of motions.  First approved were multiple requests by dance studios to use the building to host rehearsals and recitals at an approximate cost of $1,046.50 to 1,546.50 per studio, depending on services needed.  The board then had to take a roll call vote on a request to exonerate  $3,382.93 worth of delinquent school real estate taxes on a parcel located at 313 Deer Lane, a property that has been in the tax repository since 2018.  The board voted 4-2 and the request was approved.  The board went on to approve the administration to enter into discussions to purchase two parcels of undeveloped and unused land on Maryland Avenue at a cost of a maximum of $10,000 to develop additional parking.  Also on the agenda was the approval of an agreement for an emotional support program for students in grades 1-8 for the 2021-22 school year at a cost of $143.53 per day per student if purchased in advance and $149 for additional seats.  The elimination of two first grade teaching positions was approved as well, based on a decrease in enrollment.  Another position that was approved to be eliminated is the secretary to the assistant principal.